Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold Sovereign, 1979, designer Arnold Machin, crowned head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. REGINA. F: D:, rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 7.98g (Marsh 310; S.SC1). An excellent example with strong residual mint lustre, graded by PCGS as MS65.
PCGS Certification 207210.65/40298336
Calendar year mintage 9,100,000.
The Latin legend translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith."